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GI
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13 Apr 2006 09:13 #39191 by GI

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What is the harm, if any, of putting a tire labled "Front" on the rear?

Chris

1979 KZ1000 Shaft Drive w/Vetter Luggage
1972 Yamaha JT60
1983 Yamaha DT100
1996 KZ1000P...gone, but not forgotten. ;(

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13 Apr 2006 09:38 #39197 by Duck

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Some manufacturers sell a combo tire. It has two directional arrows. Mounts one way for front and the other for rear. Why? Dominant stresses are in opposite directions on front and rear. Aside from a bi-directional tread pattern, I don't see any difference in construction between these and those sold as 'front'. I'm talking bias ply here. Don't know about radials.

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GI
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13 Apr 2006 12:20 #39240 by GI

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Duck wrote:

Why?

-Duck

I'm thinking about putting a lower profile tire 120/70x18 out on the rear, but the only tires that I can find in that size are labled "Front".

Chris

1979 KZ1000 Shaft Drive w/Vetter Luggage
1972 Yamaha JT60
1983 Yamaha DT100
1996 KZ1000P...gone, but not forgotten. ;(

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14 Apr 2006 04:42 #39420 by BSKZ650

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I wouldnt do it, there is a reason they say front on them, the internal construction of the tire will be differant, need to carry a load and driving force on the rear

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76 kz900, just waiting
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